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Magazine
Yes, Kwanzaa Is Made Up. That’s Why It’s Great
There’s something uniquely American in both its wanton borrowing from existing tradition and its naked admission of artificiality.
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Food
New Hope — and an Old Hurdle — for a Terrible Disease With Terrible Treatments
Researchers in developing countries are trying to find treatments for conditions that affect the poorest people. But the system is…
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World
After Weeks of Warnings, Iceland Volcano Erupts in Fiery Plumes
Iceland’s weather service had warned that a volcanic eruption was likely after thousands of earthquakes were recorded this month.
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World
Actor Jonathan Majors Found Guilty of Assault and Harassment
Mr. Majors was convicted of attacking his girlfriend in a car. The case has cast doubt on his role in…
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Magazine
Do I Really Have to Wear an Ugly Christmas Sweater?
The holiday party dress code has shown no signs of stopping. Does opting out make you a Grinch?
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World
The Numbers Heading to Times Square: 2-0-2-4
The famous ball drop on New Year’s Eve requires a lot of advance preparation, and it’s taking place right now.
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Magazine
Can I Level With My Kids About Santa Claus?
The magazine’s Ethicist columnist on whether to tell young children the truth about Christmas myths.
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Finance
Chaos, Injustice and Joy: This Year’s College Essays About Money
Some of the most basic questions about money are also central to figuring out what and who you want to…
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News
Neil Drossman, Adman Who Sold With a Smile, Is Dead at 83
His sense of humor was evident in widely seen pitches he wrote for Meow Mix (“Tastes so good, cats ask…
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News
The Supreme Court Can Stop Trump’s Delay Game
This is a good week to remember that, in the hours after Senate Republicans refused to convict Donald Trump for…